Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Sculpture |
Catalog Number |
1957.40.2 |
Creator |
Hart, Joel Tanner, 1810-1877 |
Date |
ca. 1900 |
Material(s) |
Marble |
Dimensions |
H-5 W-3.5 D-1.75 inches |
Description |
This is a small carved marble book/bible. The marble has been scored to give the appearance of a spine and cover. No marks for pages. |
Notes |
According to notes in the accession file, this bible was made of tombstone marble. It was made when he was working at Pruden's marble yard. He gave this to his niece, Diana Weaver. |
Collection |
Mrs. Strother D. Mitchell Collection |
People |
Hart, Joel Tanner, 1810-1877 Weaver, Diana |
Subjects |
Marble Books Libraries Sculpting Sculptors Sculpture Art Artists Bibles |
Search Terms |
Fayette County (Ky.) Lexington (Ky.) |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |